Sustainability

Learn the importance of reducing the rate in which you might be consuming fast fashion, recycling your pre-loved wares in creative ways and reinvigorate your love for your overflowing wardrobe (and floor-drobes!) This fun and creative class will teach you how to Reduce by discovering ways to buy less and choose well made garments. How to Recycle with insider tips for the best op-shops around Melbourne, the joy of swapping, and the new economy of borrowing, renting and sharing!

How do propose to “do” take away without Plastic? This is a unique take on how to manage and not have to sweat the “small stuff” if you are prepared. We will show you how to use a Beeswax wrap in a way you may not have thought about, and at the same time discuss why single use plastic is so the NEW BLACK of the sustainability dialogue.

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is having a swift revival since the 70s. It’s easy, affordable, you don’t need any tools and can spice up any room with a wall art or planter. In this class we’ll learn some basic knows while doing a trendy wall art or hanger to spruce up any room.

Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own. We will learn how to make beeswax wrap using organic beeswax and cotton fabric. Bring along an old cotton shirt (anything but white!) and we will make your own reusable beeswax wraps.

Are you looking to reduce waste or costs by making your own beauty products at home? Let’s cleanse and detox during this fun hands-on workshop!

Learn how to make cleansers and masks customised to your skin type. You’ll also make your own deodorant using ingredients easy to find in your kitchen, plus a gorgeous massage oil to pamper yourself.

Think of embroidery as drawing – but with thread! It’s an inexpensive and meditative craft that you may just find yourself falling in love with. Once you have gotten the basics down, you’ll be able to create heartfelt embroidered pieces (think cushion cases, gift wraps, jam jar lids…) for yourself and loved ones.

Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own. We will learn how to make beeswax wrap using organic beeswax and cotton fabric. Bring along an old cotton shirt (anything but white!) and we will make your own reusable beeswax wraps.

The world needs bees. They are vital for pollinating flowers and crops (as well as providing us with delicious honey), but today they face a number of threats.

Meet the bees, learn about them and their behaviour, and explore what is involved in keeping bees in suburban Melbourne.

At present, veganism is generally understood as a dietary choice, but the lifestyle can inform other consumer behaviours too. As awareness increases through social media, activism and firsthand experience of climate change events, people are becoming more conscious of the impact of their individual decisions on the resources of the planet. This has allowed veganism to grow and become one of the largest consumer trends in the western world which goes hand in hand with the growth of the vegan fashion industry.

Are you looking for healthier, vegan, more natural or simply eco-friendly beauty products? Learn to make them yourself!

This introduction will teach you how to get started. We’ll make some 100% natural products together so you can see how easy it is!